Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard spoke with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, April 21, discussing county news and events.  She recapped a busy day of meetings for the county commissioners which included a discussion about the use of Flock license-plate cameras in Chatham County, as well as a presentation on the latest plans to redevelop county-owned properties in downtown Pittsboro, with county offices moving to new locations. They also held a public hearing on the proposed Fearrington Preserve, a mixed-use development off Andrews Store Road north of Pittsboro that would include 630 for-sale residential units, and more.

97.9 The Hill’s broadcast of the Chatham County Roundup is sponsored by Chatham County’s own Rocky River Hemp, your local source for regeneratively grown hemp CBD and THC products like oils, salves, gummies, seltzers, facial serums and dog treats.

Each week, News on The Hill engages in conversation with Chatham County leaders for the Chatham County Roundup. You can find previous conversations with Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp, Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard, and other county leaders by clicking here.

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